| Notice Filed with SOS |
02/27/2015 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2015-00145.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2015-00145.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution; 12-43.4-202(2)(b), 12-43.4-202(3)(a)(IV), and 12-43.4-202(3)(a)(VII), 12-43.4-404(6), and 25-4-1614(3)(a), and 24-4-103, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
MED Rules R 1004.5 and R 1006.5, Retail Marijuana Product packaging and labeling requirements for manufacturers and stores |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The retail marijuana industry was subject to new packaging and labeling requirements on February 1, 2015. The previous permanent rules, which were adopted in September, 2014, contained potentially confusing language, which could have rendered enforcement and compliance unnecessarily difficult. In addition, certain language was inadvertently left out of the previous permanent rules, which could have adversely affected the State Licensing Authority’s ability to effectively regulate the retail marijuana industry. Consequently, these rules were revised in order to ensure the regulated community has clear guidance about the governing regulations. If these rules were not permanently adopted, there would be the potential for confusion in the industry and a lapse in regulatory oversight. Adoption of these rules will clarify the requirements related to packaging and labeling and ensure proper regulation of the retail marijuana industry. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
|
| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
|
| Hearing Date |
03/30/2015 |
| Hearing Time |
01:30 PM |
| Hearing Location |
17301 W Colfax Ave., Suite 135 Golden, CO 80401 |
| Contact Name |
Shannon Pfeiffer |
| Contact Title |
Assistant to the Directorr |
| Contact Telephone |
303-866-3458 |
| Contact email |
shannon.pfeiffer@state.co.us |